As it celebrates 40 years as an arts center, Arvada Center presents its first world premiere: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” originated at the Arvada theater with music and lyrics by Arvada’s music director David Nehls and book by Kenn …
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Air Force veteran Jake Jacobs recently sat in a dimmed, incense-filled room as Marty Albring of Four Directions Wellness Foundation poked needles into his ears.
By the time she finished, it looked as though an orange porcupine had attached to …
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Hudson Gardens, at 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton, is transformed into a magical spot to visit through New Year’s Eve, with thousands of lights that twinkle and invite a visitor to walk along curving paths, through a lighted tunnel and beside …
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The Depot Art Gallery at 2069 W. Powers Ave. in Littleton is enjoying its annual visit from the Holiday Express, bearing gifts for all. “Not to be found in big box stores or at Amazon,” says publicist/artist Peggy Dietz. Original artwork, …
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Diving into her community
I moved here from Florida a few years ago. I have been working at the Douglas County Library here in Lone Tree for a little over a year, and I also live here. I live with my dad and his wife. My best friend from Florida …
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The spotlight at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center turns on a grumpy-looking Santa ringing a bell as Hohman, Indiana townsfolk mostly pass by ignoring him. The opening announcement is made by kids and the audience is filled with a happy shorter …
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On July 1, Highlands Ranch sculptor Shohini Ghosh and her teenage son Shiv flew into bustling Bangkok, Thailand, where she connected with six other international sculptors in answer to a very unique invitation. They were transported northeast, about …
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Federica Foltmann snuck around her living room couch on a recent afternoon in her Castle Pines home.
Hiding around the corner was the 6-year-old girl she nannies.
When Foltmann caught up, the shy but curious girl buried her face into …
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The SoSu (South Suburban) Artist Collective Pop Up Gallery and Market will be held the weekend following Thanksgiving and the first weekend in December at a new location this year: the Broadridge Shopping Center, at the intersection of Broadway and …
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